World Cup 2014: Which England players are going to Brazil?

World Cup 2014: Which England players are going to Brazil?

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Luke Shaw

18-year-old Luke Shaw has been known to Southampton fans for some time now, but has only just come to attention on the international scene with his call-up. It’s impossible to say whether he’ll make it to Brazil, but as we saw with Oxlade-Chamberlain at Euro 2012, Hodgson isn’t afraid of gambling on youth Status: Waiting by the phone

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Fraser Forster

Forster has kept a remarkable number of clean sheets for Celtic this season, but his continued participation in the Scottish Premiership – some way below its English equivalent in terms of quality – hinders his World Cup chances Status: In the departure lounge

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Leighton Baines

Baines has, for much of his England career, been living in the shadow of Ashley Cole, but with the Chelsea man out of favour at Stamford Bridge, Baines will be confident of his World Cup chances Status: On the plane

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Jordan Henderson

Much maligned after his big money move from Sunderland initially, Henderson has come into his own for Liverpool this season, playing a huge part in his side battling for Champions League football Status: In the departure lounge

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Joe Hart

Despite temporarily losing his place to Costel Pantilimon at Manchester City earlier this season, Hart still remains England’s best option in goal Status: Guaranteed starter

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Adam Lallana

Lallana was England’s shining light in an otherwise gloomy pair of friendlies against Germany and Chile in November last year, and the Saints forward continues to impress in the Premier League Status: In the departure lounge

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Gary Cahill

One half of a solid defensive partnership with John Terry at Chelsea, Cahill is having his best season yet for the London club Status: Guaranteed starter

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Steven Caulker

A big part of Caulker’s decision to move from Tottenham to Cardiff last summer was the opportunity of more first team football to aid his World Cup push. So far, it seems to be working – he was named in the squad for Wednesday’s game Status: In the departure lounge

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Chris Smalling

Perhaps not a first choice for Hodgson, but Smalling has racked up a considerable amount of appearances for United this season. His versatility at the back will make him an attractive choice, too Status: On the plane

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Kyle Walker

The right back position for England is seen by many as a tussle between Walker and Glen Johnson, and whoever makes the first team this summer will surely be backed up by the other Status: On the plane

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Ross Barkley

Barkley began this season with an explosive run of form for club side Everton, but has somewhat cooled down since then. If he can recapture his early-season performance levels, he is in with a shout for Brazil Status:Waiting by the phone

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Glen Johnson

Missing for over a month due to injury earlier this season, it remains to be seen whether or not Johnson will start ahead of Kyle Walker at right back Status: On the plane

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Michael Carrick

On his day, Michael Carrick is one the best passers England have. Alongside a more attacking midfielder – Jack Wilshere, for example – Carrick would work well for Hodgson Status: On the plane

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Ashley Cole

Cole is one of a handful of players to make more than 100 appearances for England, but after losing his place in the Chelsea team to Cesar Azpilicueta, he is by no means a certainty for Brazil Status: In the departure lounge

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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

The Arsenal man was a surprise starter in England’s opening game of Euro 2012. Can he repeat it against Italy in Manaus? Less likely, but still very much a possibility Status: In the departure lounge

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Danny Welbeck

Another Hodgson favourite, Welbeck has been criticised for his lack of goals – something which he has sought to rectify with varying degrees of success this season Status: On the plane

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Ben Foster

After being coaxed out of a premature international retirement, Foster has arguably emerged as the favourite to deputise for Joe Hart this summer Status: On the plane

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Steven Gerrard

The Liverpool captain, who has dropped deeper into midfield as his career has progressed, provides Roy Hodgson with invaluable tournament experience – and is still a quality player Status: Guaranteed starter

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Frank Lampard

For many years, Lampard has been a regular starter for England, but with fewer appearances this season, his chances of starting against Italy have diminished. That being said, it would be a huge surprise were he not to make the trip to Brazil at all Status: In the departure lounge

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John Ruddy

With a single England cap to his name, Ruddy made the 30-man squad for the Denmark friendly. But with Norwich struggling in the League, his World Cup suitability is questionable Status: In the departure lounge

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James Milner

Milner is by no means a starter for his club side, but is a favourite of Hodgson’s for his dogged determination on the pitch coupled with his positional versatility Status: On the plane

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Raheem Sterling

Sterling came to prominence back in 2012 after a storming performance against Manchester City. A period in the peripherals at Anfield followed, but the young winger has made an impressive return to the starting 11 in recent weeks Status: Waiting by the phone

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Andros Townsend

At the tail end of World Cup qualifying, Townsend was England’s best player. His progression was stinted by injury, however, and he now faces a struggle to make the team for Brazil Status: Waiting by the phone

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Wayne Rooney

Rooney is England’s fifth all-time top goalscorer and after an impressive season in a struggling Manchester United team, he’s a certainty for Brazil Status: Guaranteed starter

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Jack Wilshere

Following on from a string of injury disappointments, Wilshere has enjoyed one of his best seasons for Arsenal. If he lives up to his potential in Brazil, he could be vital to England’s chances Status: On the plane

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Jermain Defoe

It will take something special for Toronto FC's new striker to convince Hodgson he is deserving of a place this summer Status: Waiting by the phone

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Rickie Lambert

Lambert became an instant favourite with England fans after he scored the winner against Scotland with his first touch of the ball as an international player last year, and with England’s attacking options the least plentiful, the former Stockport striker is a strong contender Status: In the departure lounge

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Jay Rodriguez

One of four Southampton players in the 30-man squad for Wednesday’s game, Rodriguez has hit 12 goals in 35 appearances for the Saints this season Status: In the departure lounge

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Adam Johnson

For many, Johnson was a surprise exclusion from the squad to face Denmark following the Sunderland winger’s dramatic improvement in form – he may well be wondering what more he can do Status: Waiting by the phone

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Kieran Gibbs

Another player who has been pushed back in favour of Ashley Cole in recent years, the Arsenal defender will be quietly confident of his chances of making the final squad Status: Waiting by the phone

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John Terry

Terry, 33, has been immense for Chelsea this season, but after a controversial period of his England career ended with retirement in 2012, he won’t be coming back Status: On the beach

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Ashley Young

In the not-so-distant past, Young would have surely been Brazil-bound. However, after a run of mixed form, his chances are debatable Status: Waiting by the phone

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Daniel Sturridge

Sturridge has been prolific this season, scoring 22 times in 27 appearances for Liverpool so far. He could be deployed on the wing, but would likely be more effective partnering Rooney up front Status: Guaranteed starter

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Carl Jenkinson

Yet another defender hoping to make the cut, Jenkinson would certainly be a surprise were he to make Hodgson’s final 23 Status: Waiting by the phone

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Theo Walcott

Barring a minor miracle, Walcott will miss this summer’s tournament with a cruciate ligament injury Status: On the beach

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Peter Crouch

With a goal almost every two games, Crouch’s England record is impressive. But he hasn’t played for England since November 2010, and doesn’t look set to change that any time soon Status:On the beach

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Darren Bent

Another seemingly forgotten striker, Bent hasn’t played internationally since November 2011 Status: On the beach

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Joleon Lescott

Much to the confusion of some, Lescott has been consistently overlooked at Manchester City in favour of Martin Demichelis. He needs first team football to stand any chance of going to Brazil Status: Waiting by the phone

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Aaron Lennon

There are a lot of wingers at Tottenham, and Lennon has suffered as a result. He’s still played a reasonable amount this season, though, and does have some international experience to his name Status: Waiting by the phone

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Stewart Downing

After his move from Liverpool, Downing has played fairly consistently for West Ham, but has never been able to regain the form that made him such a prospect early on in his career Status: On the beach

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Andy Carroll

After only six appearances and no goals for West Ham this season, there isn’t great cause for optimism for Carroll as far as a World Cup adventure is concerned Status: Waiting by the phone

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Jack Butland

He may be on-loan to Championship side Leeds, but it is worth remembering that Butland had been playing at Cheltenham before making Hodgson’s Euro 2012 squad Status: Waiting by the phone

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Wilfried Zaha

It’s been a largely frustrating season for Zaha, with opportunities at Manchester United limited, but with a chance for consistent football at Cardiff, he will be looking to make a late push for selection Status: Waiting by the phone

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Phil Jagielka

Jagielka has formed something of a partnership with Cahill for England following the international retirement of John Terry and Rio Ferdinand, and looks set to continue in Brazil Status: Guaranteed starter

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Phil Jones

Although touted by some to be a future England captain, Jones hasn’t exactly set the world on fire with his performances this season, but could be a useful squad member for Hodgson Status: In the departure lounge

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Tom Cleverley

Cleverley’s form has been indifferent for Manchester United this season, but he appears to be something of a favourite for Hodgson Status: In the departure lounge

Asked if he thought it was ligament damage, Pochettino said: "It is possible but at the moment I can't really say anything at all because we have not analysed him yet."

If Rodriguez has suffered anterior cruciate ligament damage, he will face at least six months on the sidelines, with the injury witnessed first-hand by England boss Roy Hodgson.

The attacker made his England debut against Chile in November and was part of the squad for the recent friendly with Denmark, putting him in the running for a World Cup spot that may well have been cruelly taken away from him.

Rodriguez was given a standing ovation by both sets of fans as he left the field, while there were messages of support on Twitter from the likes of Gary Lineker, Joey Barton and Dietmar Hamann.

"Gutted for Jay Rodriguez," former Germany international Hamann said. "What a fantastic season he has had. Will weaken England if he's out the World Cup."

England international Theo Walcott will miss this summer's tournament in Brazil with an anterior cruciate ligament injury, which has also struck down Colombia striker Radamel Falcao and Spain goalkeeper Victor Valdes recently.